Free public parking in Abu Dhabi shifted to Sundays instead of Fridays

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in the emirate of Abu Dhabi has announced an amendment on the regulation of vehicles parking and road tolls in the capital.

Following the new resolution, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the DMT has said that public parking areas fees and “Darb” Toll Gate System fees in the emirate are going to be applicable from Monday to Saturday, and will be free on Sundays in addition to public holidays. This will come into effect starting from July 15, 2022.

.@AbuDhabiDMT will move free public parking and Darb toll gate fee concessions from Fridays to Sundays, starting 15 July 2022. The decision will further streamline the mobility of traffic during weekday peak hours, and improve road safety across the emirate. pic.twitter.com/HOCm1BAINL

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This resolution comes in line with the requirements of the transport sector and enhances the streamlining and mobility of traffic during weekday peak hours, facilitates traffic flow, and improves safety levels on the emirate’s roads, state news agency WAM reported.